What is private civil liberties index in Malaysia?

Private civil liberties index in Malaysia was 0.657 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Malaysia?

The highest recorded value was 0.679 in 2023.

What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Malaysia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.41 in 1942.

How does Malaysia rank for private civil liberties index?

Malaysia ranks 111th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Malaysia?

Over the last ten years it is up 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Malaysia data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Private Civil Liberties Index in Malaysia

Name: Private Civil Liberties Index in Malaysia
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Malaysia: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.657 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)

0.657

Change on year

up 0.8%

World rank

111th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.679

in 2023

All-time low

0.41

in 1942

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Malaysia, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Malaysia is 0.657, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 11.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Malaysia peaked at 0.679 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.41, in 1942.

That places Malaysia 111th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.625	0.625	0.625	10
1910s	0.625	0.625	0.625	10
1920s	0.625	0.625	0.625	10
1930s	0.625	0.625	0.625	10
1940s	0.4975	0.41	0.597	10
1950s	0.6028	0.586	0.661	10
1960s	0.6379	0.617	0.661	10
1970s	0.617	0.617	0.617	10
1980s	0.6038	0.595	0.617	10
1990s	0.6159	0.585	0.63	10
2000s	0.5925	0.577	0.602	10
2010s	0.6056	0.561	0.674	10
2020s	0.67	0.652	0.679	6

Countries ranked near Malaysia

108 Portugal 0.671 compare
109 Nepal 0.67 compare
110 Jordan 0.665 compare
112 Singapore 0.651 compare
113 Lebanon 0.646 compare
114 Kazakhstan 0.635 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Winter temperature anomalies 0.4538 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Malaysia?: Private civil liberties index in Malaysia was 0.657 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Malaysia?: The highest recorded value was 0.679 in 2023.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Malaysia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.41 in 1942.
How does Malaysia rank for private civil liberties index?: Malaysia ranks 111th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Malaysia?: Over the last ten years it is up 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Malaysia data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Private Civil Liberties Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,494 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.